Clarus Labs brings laboratory-grade testing on-site with an easy, three-step 10-minute assay so pet-food makers can secure higher-quality ingredients, cut antioxidant and packaging waste, and reduce the risk and cost of recalls.
Clarus Labs has been awarded funding through the highly competitive National Science Foundation (NSF) SEED Fund, a testament to the technology’s efficacy and broad future applicability.
Clarus Labs converts NSF-funded kinetic fluorogenic chemistry into a portable testing platform that quantifies oxidative rancidity in meats and pet food in about 10 minutes by measuring secondary oxidation. The assay uses a short, three-step sample workflow and monitors early fluorogenic reaction kinetics to produce quantitative results that correlate closely with reference laboratory methods. The chemistry and instrument are modular: by changing probe chemistry and adjusting optics and sample preparation, the same on-site workflow can be adapted to other analytes in minutes, from primary oxidation markers like peroxide and hexanal to aflatoxins and other contaminants. Peer-reviewed validation demonstrates near lab-grade correlation (R² ≈ 0.99), and an issued patent (plus competitive National Science Foundation funding) support commercialization and expanded assay development.
Clarus Labs brings laboratory-grade testing on-site with an easy, three-step 10-minute assay so pet-food makers can secure higher-quality ingredients, cut antioxidant and packaging waste, and reduce the risk and cost of recalls.